elections

WATCH: Asked To Name Foreign Leader He Admires, Johnson Has Another 'Aleppo Moment'

4:06pm September 29, 2016

by Amita Kelly

Asked to name his favorite foreign leader, or any foreign leader he admires, Libertarian nominee for president Johnson was unable to come up with an answer.

Donald Trump speaks to a large group of supporters at a Florida airport hangar on Tuesday night, the day after his first debate with Hillary Clinton.

No, Donald Trump Didn't Win Post-Debate 'Polls'

4:58pm September 28, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The Internet surveys the GOP nominee frequently cites are unscientific and can be easily manipulated. Reputable scientific polls taken after the debate show Hillary Clinton was the clear winner.

NPR's Wei Quan holds a sign prompting people to respond to the #DearWashington social media conversation about what issues the next president should know about this election season.

#DearWashington: Readers Share Personal Concerns This Election

3:58pm September 28, 2016

NPR is asking audiences to share something that they want their leaders in Washington to know about why this election matters to them.

Politics & Government

Journalist Says Trump Foundation May Have Engaged In 'Self-Dealing'

1:57pm September 28, 2016

Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold says the Trump Foundation doesn't operate like a typical charity: "[Trump] doesn't seem to have understood that a charity isn't set up to benefit you."

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Arizona Newspaper Breaks With Tradition, Backs Clinton

1:37pm September 28, 2016

by Scott Horsley

For the first time in its 126-year history, the Arizona Republic has endorsed a Democrat for president. The paper acknowledged Hillary Clinton's missteps, but said Donald Trump poses a serious threat.

Clinton-Trump Showdown Is Most-Watched Presidential Debate

8:26pm September 27, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

An estimated 84 million people watched Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in their first debate Monday, according to TV ratings data from Nielsen, making it the most-watched debate ever.

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Many Young Voters Remain On The Fence After First Debate

6:38pm September 27, 2016

by Asma Khalid

Hillary Clinton is counting on major support from millennials in November. But so far, that generation hasn't been as enthusiastic about her as they were for Barack Obama. NPR explores whether Monday night's debate had any effect on millennials.

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Trump, Clinton Go Head-To-Head In First Debate

6:38pm September 27, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Hillary Clinton is feeling confident after the first presidential debate, while Donald Trump tried to clean up some gaffes from Monday night.

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Hillary Clinton Campaigns In North Carolina After First Debate

6:38pm September 27, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Hillary Clinton campaigned in North Carolina Tuesday on the heels of her first debate with Donald Trump.

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Donald Trump Travels To Florida Following First Presidential Debate

6:38pm September 27, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Donald Trump headed to the battleground state of Florida on Tuesday after his first debate with Hillary Clinton.

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